8/25/2017 AYSO Regional Referee Class National Referee Program Region 678 Marguerite Weil, Ref Council Gabe Barroso, Ref Council John Bartke, Referee Council Mark Goorsky, Region 678 Referee Administrator Regional Referee Course Where Referees Can Get Help •REFEREE COUNCIL MEMBERS – We’ve been there; we support referees •Referee Tent, Ref Rap sessions, Other referees “Learn of the skillful: he that teaches himself •Referee page at www.ayso678.org has a fool for his master.” •Referee page at www.aysohelp.org -Benjamin Franklin •Web site: www.askasoccerreferee.com •Web site: www.ussoccer.com/Referees •Web site (Laws of the Game): https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/ruqcsf0671k1bcf6dzwf/1/3926841583 •Web site (Advice to Referees): Referee Training http://www.ayso.org/Assets/For+Volunteers/Referees/Soccer+Governing+Rules/ USSF_Advice_Referees_Laws_ofthe_Game.pdf •Web site (AYSO Guide): •http://www.aysosm.org/referee/AYSO-Guidance-for-Referees-Coaches.pdf U12 Scrimmages •Whistle Stop: Weekly e-Mail (2015) http://www.ayso.org/For_Volunteers/referees/Whistle_Stop.htm#.VdNWmqT7 Wednesday August 30 5:00 – 7:30 pm Jdg Sign up today 1 8/25/2017 Teaching Objectives Teaching Objectives • How to fill out a game card • AYSO team concept • Recognize ball in and out of play • Understanding 10U players • How to start play • Manage pre-game duties • When to stop play • Learn the different parts of the field • How to restart play Teaching Objectives AYSO Vision Basic fouls and misconduct To provide world class Basic Offside knowledge Appropriate referee and youth soccer programs assistant referee signals that enrich children’s Manage the post-game lives. 2 8/25/2017 AYSO Mission 1) Everyone Plays Our program’s goal is for kids to play soccer so we To develop and deliver quality youth mandate that every player on every team must soccer programs which promote a play at least half of every game. fun, family environment based on Region 678 Rules (but the referee does not enforce) our AYSO… • Every player plays at least 3 “quarters”. • No player plays 4 unless all others play 3. • At U10 and U12, the number of quarters a player is Six philosophies: keeper is limited to the number of quarters played as a field player. 2) Balanced Teams 3) Open Registration Our program is open to all children Each year we form new teams as between 4½ and 18 years of age who evenly balanced as possible because want to register and play soccer. it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. 3 8/25/2017 4) Positive Coaching 5) Good Sportsmanship We strive to create: Encouragement of player effort provides a positive environment based on for greater enjoyment by the players mutual respect rather than a win-at-all- and ultimately leads to better-skilled costs attitude and better-motivated players. AND our program is designed to instill good OSITIVEPIE sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. NSTRUCTIONAL NCOURAGING 6) Player Development Is There and Easy Way to We believe: Remember the Six that all players should be able to develop Philosophies? their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, Why Yes, as a matter of fact there is! both individually and as members of a team, Thank you for asking. in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. We call it: 4 8/25/2017 BEGPOP AYSO Team Balanced Teams Everyone Plays Good Sportsmanship Positive Coaching Open Registration KIDS Player Development COACHES (or look at the bottom of every slide) AYSO Team History of the Game Rules: Soccer is known as Football outside the USA. Earliest “organized” game was called Work Together Harpastum, played by the Romans Help Each Other (keep away + rugby + soccer) Protect Each Other It was brutal… but a lot of fun! Do Our Best 5 8/25/2017 History of the Game History of the Game The modern game dates from 1863 when the Laws of the Game were established at a FIFA (Federation International de London pub. Football Association) governs the Two factions split from worldwide game. one another… one was Rugby, the other was USSF (United States Soccer Football (soccer) … Federation) is the national U.S. Association Football governing body. “socca” soccer AYSO is a National Association *61 Great Queen Street member of USSF. (near Holborn Station) Spirit of the Game Laws of the Game (LOTG) The Spirit of the Game can be The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that games should be played summarized in three simple with as little interference as possible, and in words: this view it is Fun the duty of the referee to penalize only Fair deliberate breaches of the Law. Safe This is not Olympic gymnastics – no ‘gotcha’ Unlike most team sports, not all fouls are ‘called’ (advantage) The game flows, there are not always ‘breaks’ 6 8/25/2017 Spirit of the Game Philosophy of Refereeing Constant whistling for trifling and In the younger players’ games, the doubtful breaches produces: referee is more of a friendly guide than “policeman.” bad feelings and loss of temper on Young players that commit the part of the players and spoils the technical errors (like taking a restart pleasure of spectators. improperly) initially should be given a second chance. Philosophy of Refereeing Checking for Learning Young players should never be How many Philosophies does subjected to public humiliation. AYSO have? SIX Name three of the 6 Philosophies. What acronym is used to describe how coaches are to behave with their players? PIE 7 8/25/2017 Checking for Learning Checking for Learning What does the acronym PIE stand for? Name 2 of the 4 AYSO Team Rules POSITIVE Work Together INSTRUCTIONAL Help Each Other ENCOURAGING Protect Each Other How many members are on the Do our Best AYSO team? THREE Checking for Learning Understanding Young Players Which AYSO team member is the foundation of the program? The Coach What three words embody the Spirit of the Laws of the Game? SAFE FAIR FUN Implications for how we referee these games 8 8/25/2017 Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics 6U Players Social/Emotional Characteristics Early stages of development Can run, jump and skip, but motor skills are still developing Thought/Cognitive Characteristics Lots of energy, but in bursts… Can still tire easily Can’t sit still for a long time Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics 8U Players 10U Players Play hard & works at playing hard More interested in competitive activities Sense of timing is developing More interested in improving skills Improved eye-hand coordination Attention span is increasing Better agility/endurance than U-6 May accept a physical touch, but some will begin to reject it U-8 can now balance on one foot 9 8/25/2017 Social/Emotional Characteristics Social/Emotional Characteristics 6U Players 8U Players Craves praise and attention Starting to define likes & dislikes Fearful of unknowns Friendship is important Needs encouragement “Play” needs a purpose Unpredictable rapid mood change Afraid of failure Disposition to telling tall tales Need for honesty training Start comparing self to others Social/Emotional Characteristics Social/Emotional Characteristics 10U Players 8U Players, cont’d: Group acceptance is important Self-esteem and self concept are big issues Becoming more outgoing Wants to be liked Peer acceptance is very important Feelings are easily hurt Quick to tattle May blame others to explain their own Cooperative with adults mistakes Wants to belong to a group Needs reinforcement 10 8/25/2017 Thought/Cognitive Characteristics Thought/Cognitive Characteristics 6U Players 8U Players Lacks judgment regarding own Beginning to understand moral safety/abilities rules of behavior Does not think logically Can solve some problems Asks lots of questions Starting to grasp Team concept Fond of stories Understands viewpoint of others Thought/Cognitive Characteristics Thought/Cognitive Characteristics 8U Players, cont’d: 10U Players Needs concrete reinforcement Can recall details with accuracy Treats every little mistake as a Can understand the concept of major crime cause and effect Enjoys attention but their reaction Rigidly interprets ideas of justice to praise may be more subdued and fair play Still takes what is said quite literally 11 8/25/2017 Pre-game Duties & Activities Pre-game Duties & Activities Arrive early… why? Have the Proper Equipment At least 30 minutes prior to game Wear a proper uniform •Yellow shirt with black pinstripes •(Other colors: red, black, blue and green) NO JEWELRY! •Black shorts •Black knee socks with 3 white horizontal stripes •Appropriate shoes, black or mostly black Pre-game Duties & Activities ONE MORE ‘MARKING’ Check Field markings The technical area • Width of the center circle Halfway Line Halfway Corner Halfway • At least 1 yard off the touchline Flag Flag Penalty Goal Goal • Coaches must stay within it Area Area AR Spectators Penalty Arc Penalty Mark Center LOTG Circle Goal Line Corner “Technical Area” Arc Law 1 Spectators AR Touch Line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3 12 8/25/2017 9U/10U Build-Out Line (BOL) 9U/10U Build-Out Line • 9U/10U matches now include BOL to help promote development of player skills • Located halfway between the halfway line and penalty area line parallel to the goal line • BOL only impacts these three situations: • Line may be solid, dashed, or simply marked by cones (or • Goalkeeper putting ball into play after flags) off the field possessing in hands • Offside • Referee needs to know how line is marked prior to match • Good practice to remind players/coaches prior